Imagine if every electronic device had a digital birth certificate that told you exactly what's inside and how to take it apart. Instead of throwing away old gadgets, companies can use this digital map to find and save rare metals. It's like a high-tech recycling guide that helps businesses turn old waste into valuable new parts.
Companies in the electronics sector struggle to source critical raw materials due to limited supply and high waste. There is no standardized way to track what materials are inside a product or determine if a used component is worth saving.
An open-access software application and a resource information system that uses Digital Product Passports to track material composition and reuse potential.
If you are a manufacturer dealing with the high cost of raw materials — this project developed a Digital Product Passport that tracks material composition. This allows you to recover critical metals from old devices more efficiently. It helps you meet Green Deal goals while lowering material costs.
If you are a recycler dealing with mixed electronic waste streams — this project developed a resource information system that identifies if components can be repaired or recycled. This reduces the time spent sorting and increases the volume of secondary raw materials recovered. It optimizes the reuse of materials across the value chain.
If you are a refurbisher dealing with inconsistent quality of second-hand ICT devices — this project developed a set of criteria to evaluate if products can be reused or repaired. This enables the production of affordable second-hand devices. It opens new revenue streams in the circular economy.
Based on available project data, the project intends to provide an open-access software application to disseminate information to users.
The system is currently being piloted through 5 case studies to test its effectiveness in real-world scenarios.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on open-access software and anonymized information sharing among value chain actors.
Yes, it specifically supports the EU Green Deal objectives and the implementation of Digital Product Passports for traceability.
It integrates by adding material composition and reuse criteria into the Digital Product Passport, allowing data to flow between different actors in the chain.
The consortium is heavily weighted toward industrial application, with 14 industry partners (48% of the total) and 5 SMEs. This strong industrial presence, combined with 4 universities and 4 research centers across 12 countries, suggests the output is designed for commercial viability rather than just academic theory.
Contact Stiftelsen NILU in Norway for technical specifications on the resource information system.
Contact us to find a partner for the 5 pilot case studies.
